Online Gambling News in Maldives - June 2026

Aspers Has Eyes on Super Casino

Aspers Has Eyes on Super Casino

February 13, 2014 12:20:01

Big gambling project part of strategy to revive Royal Pier UK casino firm Aspers is preparing a bid for a GBP 330 million casino at the Royal Pier in Southampton. The firm already owns Britain’s two largest casinos and envisions the new project as part of a broad development strategy for the Royal Pier. The […]

Gambling Commercials, One Step Away from Being Banned in Italy

Gambling Commercials, One Step Away from Being Banned in Italy

Monica E. February 12, 2014 17:56:57

The Italian Senates has unanimously voted in favor of banning commercials that promote gambling services. Lawmakers are taking another look at the casino industry and while Italian gambling laws have not seen any major changes lately, a recent amendment to a finance bill aims to ban all radio and TV commercials promoting real-money gambling in […]

US iGaming to Pull in $300 million in 2014

US iGaming to Pull in $300 million in 2014

February 12, 2014 17:52:22

The future looks bright for the newly launched online gambling market in America. According to a report from the UK consultancy H2 Gambling Capital newly regulated American igaming industry is expected to make $300 million in gross win in 2014. H2 also told investors that despite its sluggish start it remains a good bet for […]

Sportingbet Founder Steps Up as Chairman of FSB Technology

Sportingbet Founder Steps Up as Chairman of FSB Technology

Jennifer W. February 12, 2014 17:42:08

Sportingbet founder Mark Blandford is named as the new chairman of real-time sportsbook platform provider FSB Technology. FSB Technology are known for their live data feeds and real-time pricing models, whose technology they offer to a number of online sportsbooks in the UK. It looks like things are going to get shifted around at FSB […]

Global Bet Gets Italian Approval for Virtual Platform Launch

Global Bet Gets Italian Approval for Virtual Platform Launch

Jennifer W. February 12, 2014 16:52:41

Global Bet has recently been given the green light by the Italian gaming authority, the Autonomous Administration of the State Monopolies, for its Virtual Sports betting platform. The virtual sports specialist has teamed up with Microgame to launch the new platform for those looking to bet on sports in Italy. The launch will allow over […]

Number of British Players Drops by 2% in 2013

Number of British Players Drops by 2% in 2013

Monica E. February 12, 2014 16:48:48

Overall gambling in the UK has seen a slight drop, but betting shops and online casinos are still popular. According to a recent report issued by the British Gambling Commission, UK residents were less interested in casino games and betting in 2013. A study entitled “Gambling participation: activities and mode of access” shows that the […]

Realistic Games to Offer New Desktop Titles on Boylesports

Realistic Games to Offer New Desktop Titles on Boylesports

Monica E. February 12, 2014 16:33:39

New content will be available on the Boylesports website, including roulette, blackjack and slot games. Looks like certain online sportsbooks in Ireland are looking to diversify by adding casino games to their offer. Boylesports has recently signed an agreement with Realistic Games to bring roulette, blackjack and slot games to its website. The online and […]

Geek Alert! Contestants Battle Dangerous Creatures for Luxurious Prizes

Geek Alert! Contestants Battle Dangerous Creatures for Luxurious Prizes

February 12, 2014 16:31:47

Harry Potter isn’t real, so we did our best to devise a real-world tournament inspired by the Tri-Wizard Tournament Are you a Harry Potter geek? Good. If not, you are really missing out. I love the entire series, but the third and fourth installments are really when things start getting good. The characters (and readers) […]

Escape from Reality: Gambling Opportunities in Virtual Realms

Escape from Reality: Gambling Opportunities in Virtual Realms

Staff February 12, 2014 16:11:40

Fantasy worlds created by online role-playing games help gamblers escape the harsh reality of anti-gambling laws. During the last few years, massively multiplayer online role-playing games or MMORPGs have become very popular. Since online gambling is illegal in all but three US states, it wasn’t long until a dwarf or troll with a passion for […]

Sportsbooks Collect Record Profits From the Super Bowl XLVIII Betting

Sportsbooks Collect Record Profits From the Super Bowl XLVIII Betting

Alex Nevsky February 12, 2014 16:03:22

If you think Seattle Seahawks were the biggest winners in the Sunday’s Super Bowl, think again. Land-based and online sportsbooks in the United States located in Nevada have cashed in big on the Sunday’s Super Bowl. The total betting figures are not in yet, but Nevada bookies already report record-breaking amount of bets this year, […]